The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reaching out to the community, seeking assistance in locating 14-year-old Dominique Lopez, labeled as an At-Risk Missing Juvenile. The boy, last seen on the evening of February 12, is of Hispanic descent and has been diagnosed with autism. According to the Sheriff's Information Bureau, Lopez was last spotted around 11:45 p.m. on Budlong Avenue in the unincorporated sector of Los Angeles.
Lopez stands at 5 feet 8 inches, weighs around 108 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair, as detailed by the LASD. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt paired with dark jeans. The authorities have shared that Lopez might not be alone, potentially in the company of his friend Jessica Marciel—a 15-year-old female Hispanic.
Community members who have any leads or knowledge related to this case are encouraged to immediately contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to provide information anonymously are given the option to call "Crime Stoppers" at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or use their smartphones to download and submit tips through the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP, as per the LASD.
